All articles by Charlotte Hardie – Page 7
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AnalysisMusgrave: Convenience in the community
Two years spent overhauling Musgrave’s British arm means it can now rise to the challenge of the big four, Phil Smith tells Charlotte Hardie
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AnalysisOlder workers invaluable to retail
Not everyone has welcomed the Government’s plans to review the standard retirement age, but older workers are invaluable to retail. Here, Charlotte Hardie talks to some of the industry’s mature stars
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AnalysisA retailer’s complete guide to swine flu
You’re either sick with it or sick of the mention of it, but swine flu could have a serious impact on retail operations. Enough sensationalism, says Charlotte Hardie – how can retailers tackle it?
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AnalysisUsing customer print and online magazines
Building a two-way relationship with shoppers is the holy grail for marketers in the downturn. Charlotte Hardie considers how retailers are using customer magazines in print and now online
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AnalysisWill they know it’s Christmas?
This year’s festive countdown is arguably going to be more nail-biting than ever. Charlotte Hardie considers how retailers can make the most of what might be the toughest Christmas for decades
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AnalysisThe inspirations driving retail boardrooms
Sportsmen, philosophers and even the odd journalist have all inspired the UK’s retail chief executives. Charlotte Hardie talks to five familiar faces about those who have influenced them as they have scaled their very diverse career ladders
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AnalysisRetailers can benefit from in-store credit popularity
As the recession drags on, the number of shoppers turning to in-store consumer finance is increasing. Charlotte Hardie looks at how retailers can make the most of this trend
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AnalysisHere today, gone tomorrow: temporary retailers on the increase
Temporary retailers are becoming increasingly common on the high street as landlords struggle to fill their units. Charlotte Hardie goes in search of these often enigmatic operators
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AnalysisRetailers and suppliers: An exercise in trust
Now more than ever, retailers and suppliers need to work together and be transparent, but a lack of trust is costing them, says Charlotte Hardie
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AnalysisThrough the keyhole of retailers’ headquarters
A glitzy head office is all well and good, but does it add to outside impressions, staff morale or productivity? Charlotte Hardie inspects some of the most and least glamorous to find out
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Media is cheaper but ad spend remains essential
One benefit of the recession is that media is cheaper than ever. But, as Charlotte Hardie warns, retailers still need their ad spend to be effective
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Moulding future retail managers
Staff training is more vital than ever, a Skillsmart event last week concluded.
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NewsLast day to enter Retail Week Rising Star Awards
Today (June 19) is the last chance for you to submit your entry for the Retail Week Rising Star Awards.
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How retailers can go for gold in 2012
It might be three years away and the excitement has yet to get going, but the London Olympics will be a goldmine for retailers. Charlotte Hardie explains why they need to think about it now.
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AnalysisRetail in Ireland: Why Irish eyes aren’t smiling
With sales diving 17 per cent in the first quarter, the Celtic Tiger is now no more than a mewing kitten. Charlotte Hardie reports on the state of the market and finds out how retailers are coping
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AnalysisBe sure your marketing attracts the tourists
Overseas shoppers are making the most of the weak pound, so how can retailers exploit this international influx? Charlotte Hardie reports
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With the recession has come permanent change
From consumer habits to store refits, sourcing to credit insurance, the recession has brought profound changes to the retail world that are likely to be permanent. Charlotte Hardie reports
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AnalysisRetail finance directors: More than just number crunchers
No longer just bean counters in ivory towers, the role of the finance chief has evolved, and those who can marry the maths with commercial nous are in high demand.
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Entries being taken for Rising Stars 2009
Retail Week has begun its annual search for talented young professionals in the retail sector with the launch of the Rising Stars 2009.
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NewsAxe looms over all Monsoon shop staff
All Monsoon store staff are facing potential redundancy as the retailer enters into a consultation period with every employee at its shops.